The Importance Of Clothing Labels

By Dianne Crane


Clothing labels are important in that they help to provide more information on how to care for different types of fabrics. If you own an outfit, it is important that you check the label and follow the instructions provided if you want your clothes to last long. Labels are usually written in symbols and you must know how to interpret them.

Some companies may use text to provide instructions on how to clean a garment. Other companies will use a combination of symbols and text. The language used depends on where the garment is being sold. If it is being sold internationally, then more than one language will be used to ensure that potential customers understand what is written. Apart from the information provided on the label, also find out general information on the fabric you have purchased.

A washtub with water is an indication that the garment can be washed. The number of dots in the basin indicates the right water temperature to use. If there are hands in the basin, this shows that the garment can be hand washed. A circle indicated a garment which needs to be dry cleaned. A square with a circle in it is an indication of tumble drying.

An outfit that can be bleached will have the symbol of a triangle. A black triangle with an X over it is a sign that bleaching is not allowed. A triangle with lines inside it is an indication that non chlorine bleaching is allowed.

An iron box symbolizes that the outfit can be ironed. An X on the iron shows that it is not necessary to iron the outfit. The number of dots on the cloth indicate how hot the ironing temperature should be. If a steam iron should not be used on the cloth, t this will be presented with an iron box with two lines beneath it and an X over the symbol.

A cup with wavy lines on it is an indication that you can machine wash the cloth. If there are any dots included, know that it shows the water temperature to use. One dot signifies cold water, two dots signify warm water while three dots symbolize hot water.

The label can be placed in one of several places in a garment. The most common place is the collar. This is mostly in shirts, jackets, dresses or generally clothes which have collars. If the cloth does not have a collar then check one of the inner seams. For skirts and trouser, the label is normally at the back of the garment. Also check on the back zippers as some labels are normally placed there.

Apart from the people who wear the clothes, other individuals who find clothing labels useful are store owners and cloth manufacturers. For stores owners, ensuring that clothes have labels is a good way of ensuring that clients take proper care of clothes, which reduces the likelihood of having returns. Manufacturers can use the label to brand themselves and promote their products.




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